Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban opposes EU’s “sanctions, punitive policies” against Moscow, warns of a potential refugee influx into Europe that could harm nation’s interests, economy if Russia invades Ukraine
Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary since 2010, has sought one of the closest relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin of any European leader.
Orban — a firm opponent of any types of immigration — said it was in Hungary's best interest to “avoid war,” which he said would cause a wave of Ukrainian refugees and a disruption of the economy. Orban, who has led Hungary since 2010, has sought one of the closest relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin of any European leader.
Hungary has also blocked ministerial meetings between Ukraine and NATO over a Ukrainian language law that Budapest argues violates the rights of the Hungarian ethnic minority in western Ukraine.
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